Players like Damion Downs
ST1. FC Köln · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDamion Downs's profile ↗
Damion Downs is a striker for 1. FC Köln in the 2. Bundesliga, with 29 appearances, 10 goals, and 3 assists in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Downs include Samu Aghehowa from FC Porto, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Isac Lidberg from Darmstadt 98, with a fit score of 80/100. Other comparable options are Gorka Carrera Zarranz of Real Sociedad B and Álex Forés from Villarreal B U23, both fitting well within a similar role.
About Damion Downs
Damion Downs is a direct, goal-scoring striker with an eye for finding the net, evidenced by his impressive non-penalty goals per 90 minutes ranking in the top 20% of his peers. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 38% of strikers, he demonstrates solid overall quality and durability, having missed only 16 games in the last three seasons. While he may not excel in duels or long-ball accuracy, his primary strength lies in consistently converting chances, making him a valuable asset in the attacking third.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals. Availability: 16 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Damion Downs
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samu Aghehowasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 22 | €46m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Isac Lidbergsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €5.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Gorka Carrera Zarranzsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €3.9m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Álex Foréssimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 25 | €600k | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Mohamed Bayosimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €4.8m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Braian Romerosimilar↗ | Vélez Sarsfield | 35 | €300k | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Kevin Viverossimilar↗ | Athletico | 26 | €10m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Blaž Kramersimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 30 | €900k | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Emmanuel Emeghasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €26m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Ali Sowesimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 32 | €1.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Akor Adamssimilar↗ | Montpellier | 26 | €15m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Kaio Jorgesimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 24 | €24m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Damion Downs
≈ 100% Damion Downs · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Damion Downs · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Damion Downs · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Damion Downs?
By Doppel's fit score, Samu Aghehowa (FC Porto) is the closest profile to Damion Downs, with a 84/100 overall match. Isac Lidberg and Gorka Carrera Zarranz are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Damion Downs?
Yes. Braian Romero (Vélez Sarsfield) plays a similar striker role and rates 81/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Damion Downs?
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